Themed collection Virtual Collections—ICM HOT Papers

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Open Access Review Article

Progress on fiber engineering for fabric innovation in ecological hydrophobic design and multifunctional applications

This review introduces the hydrophobic mechanism, natural materials and preparation strategies of green hydrophobic fabrics, and multi-functional textiles based on hydrophobic fabrics. The challenges and prospects in this field are also discussed.

Graphical abstract: Progress on fiber engineering for fabric innovation in ecological hydrophobic design and multifunctional applications
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Open Access Review Article

Multi-component liquid-infused systems: a new approach to functional coatings

Adding a secondary component to a liquid coating results in new and synergistic properties.

Graphical abstract: Multi-component liquid-infused systems: a new approach to functional coatings
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Open Access Review Article

Progress on aqueous rechargeable aluminium metal batteries

The progress on aqueous rechargeable aluminium metal batteries is summarized based on the aspects of designing the Al anode and interphase, modifying the electrolyte, and fabricating cathodes.

Graphical abstract: Progress on aqueous rechargeable aluminium metal batteries
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Open Access Review Article

Design of functional binders for high-specific-energy lithium-ion batteries: from molecular structure to electrode properties

This review systematically summarizes the research progress of functional binders in lithium-ion batteries and elucidates the main functions of advanced binders to deal with the challenges of high-specific-energy electrodes.

Graphical abstract: Design of functional binders for high-specific-energy lithium-ion batteries: from molecular structure to electrode properties
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Open Access Review Article

Strategies to enable microsized alloy anodes for high-energy and long-life alkali-ion batteries

In this review, challenges and strategies to enable the use of micro-sized alloy anodes for alkali-ion batteries with high energy density and long cycle life are explored.

Graphical abstract: Strategies to enable microsized alloy anodes for high-energy and long-life alkali-ion batteries
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Open Access Communication

Electrostatically responsive liquid gating system for controlled microbubble generation

The electrostatically responsive liquid gating system employs small electric potentials to control the adsorption and desorption of anionic surfactants, enabling intelligent regulation of bubble size during the membrane dispersion process.

Graphical abstract: Electrostatically responsive liquid gating system for controlled microbubble generation
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Open Access Paper

Strategies for enhancing the processability of UHMWPE

Four strategies to enhance the processability of UHMWPE are explored using heterogenised metallocene catalysts to produce polymers with decreased melt viscosity and excellent mechanical performance.

Graphical abstract: Strategies for enhancing the processability of UHMWPE
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Open Access Paper

Enhanced pollutant photodegradation activity of graphitic carbon nitride on via bismuth oxyhalide graphene hybridization and the mechanism study

The Z-scheme heterojunction structure of g-C3N4 and Bi4O5Br2 adjusts the band positions of the dominant active species, providing suitable energy levels for the generation of h+ and ·O2, enhanced pollutant degradation.

Graphical abstract: Enhanced pollutant photodegradation activity of graphitic carbon nitride on via bismuth oxyhalide graphene hybridization and the mechanism study
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Open Access Paper

Membrane-free sequential paired electrosynthesis of 1,4-hydroquinone from phenol over a self-supported electrocatalytic electrode

The membrane-free sequential paired electrolysis over a self-supported PbO2/CF electrode achieves the high-performance electrosynthesis of 1,4-hydroquinone from phenol.

Graphical abstract: Membrane-free sequential paired electrosynthesis of 1,4-hydroquinone from phenol over a self-supported electrocatalytic electrode
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Open Access Paper

Triphase photocatalytic water-gas-shift reaction for hydrogen production with enhanced interfacial diffusion at gas–liquid–solid interfaces

Supporting Rh/TiO2 on hydrophobic gas diffusion layers enhanced the photocatalytic WGS for H2 production. Triphase interfaces play a crucial role in interfacial CO mass transfer, especially at low CO concentrations.

Graphical abstract: Triphase photocatalytic water-gas-shift reaction for hydrogen production with enhanced interfacial diffusion at gas–liquid–solid interfaces
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Open Access Paper

Toward a low-cost uranium-adsorbing material based on nonwoven fabrics and photografting technology

In this study, we evaluated a simple and fast photografting method to introduce amidoxime groups to the surface of low-cost non-woven fabrics for uranium extraction from seawater.

Graphical abstract: Toward a low-cost uranium-adsorbing material based on nonwoven fabrics and photografting technology
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Open Access Paper

Flexoelectricity in hydroxyapatite for the enhanced piezocatalytic degradation of phenanthrene in soil

Hydroxyapatite@fluorapatite prepared by ion exchange shows enhanced piezoelectric properties via flexoelectricity arising from the chemical heterogeneities in the crystal lattice.

Graphical abstract: Flexoelectricity in hydroxyapatite for the enhanced piezocatalytic degradation of phenanthrene in soil
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Open Access Paper

Electrochemical recovery of Pt/C electrocatalyst: optimization of the potential range on the leaching process and application to an aged MEA

An optimized potential window for efficient platinum electrodissolution, the first step of a Pt recycling process, is proposed.

Graphical abstract: Electrochemical recovery of Pt/C electrocatalyst: optimization of the potential range on the leaching process and application to an aged MEA
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This on-going web collection features all the articles published in Industrial Chemistry & Materials in 2024 marked as HOT, as recommended by referees. Congratulations to all the authors whose articles are featured!

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